The committee has been established to ensure the effective inclusion of gender issues in the peace process. The terms of reference for the committee will be formulated by the members at their first meeting. At the request of the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Norway has appointed Dr. Astrid N. Heiberg as an advisor.

Members representing the GOSL: Dr. Kumari Jayawardena, Dr. Deepika Udagama, Ms. Kumudini Samuel, Ms. Faizoon Zakariya, and Dr. Fazeela Riyas.

Members representing the LTTE: Ms. Sivahimi Subramaniyam, Ms. Renuga Sanmugaraja, Ms. Mathimalar Balasingam, Ms. Sridevy Sinnathampi, and Ms. Vasanthapireminy Samasundaram.

The meeting will start at 10.30am.